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AU05 CVC

2005 Triumph Bonneville America

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,997 mi
Last recorded30,997 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Bonneville America11,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CVC
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville America
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 30,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 30,336 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 24,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 May 2016 20,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 17,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,185 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,531 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 3,923 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville America?

Based on 7,487 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
549
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 60
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 17
wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
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AU05 CVC is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Bonneville America models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 11,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville America fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 CVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville America typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Bonneville America is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 CVC is a 2005 Triumph Bonneville America, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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